how do I id a cam shaft in pinto engine

[degz]

Hi, I have a 2.0 litre pinto in my 1981 TVR Tasmin, I believe it has a ford capri cam, how do I confirm this? is the a visable marking I can find without taking it out? thanks

[Cider Andy]

Good question, but I don't know the answer! I can tell you how to identify the block. However, replacement camshaft kits used to fit all the Pintos, whether it be a Cortina, Granada or Capri and you could buy aftermarket replacements, so it may make it impossible to identify. Maybe the RS2000, Transit and Sierra 2.0iS were different?

[grahambell]

I'm pretty sure that the only variations in standard Pinto cams were between the 1600 and 2 litre engines rather than which model they were fitted to as all models had the same power for the same capicity.

[cossiemetro]

whats it got written on it? n/a cossie have DA i think turbo cossie's are BD but a normal pinto ???? post up what you find and then i can ask around

[rev-erend]

Degz

As you are running twin 40's..

Why do you think it's a std cam ?

It could be a piper or a Kent cam.

Only way would be to measure the valve lift with a dial guage
and compare cam design tables..

Why do you want to know anyway ?

[grahambell]

rev-erend said:

Degz

As you are running twin 40's..

Why do you think it's a std cam ?

It could be a piper or a Kent cam.

If it is a 'performance' cam then it could well have a code stamped on the aft end as most of the major cam companies do this. Probably hard to see if the engine's in place, but you might be able to read it by taking a photo with a digi camera.

[degz]

Thanks for the post.
As far as I know its got a standard cam, I was told it was set up as the capri, but I dont know if a Capri cam was differant to a cortina or granada cam.
I am running weber 45's at the moment, they are to big for the cam I am running, I have a set of 40's which I will be fitting in the next few weeks when I have some time off. they may run better.
I was considering something slightly more cammy, but not stupid. I still want some drivability and fuel economy, so I wanted to know what is so I know whats just a bit more lumpy.

[rev-erend]

Degz

To be frank - I do not think a Capri / Cortina / Granada cam spec will be much different. OK the Granada may be heaverier and the cam specified may be more torquey with lower down power but really I think they will all be very similar.

What does the car rev to easily - is it the usual 6K then the last 6.5K is a struggle..

Carbs - love the cavalier attitude to 'just fitting' 40's.. setting up carb's like 40/45/48's is tough work and a dying art.

A true compromise.

Best of luck.

[Cider Andy]

rev-erend said:

I do not think a Capri / Cortina / Granada cam spec will be much different....What does the car rev to easily - is it the usual 6K then the last 6.5K is a struggle.

Capri, Cortina and Granada variants only went to around 5250 RPM, 6000 RPM only became possible with the replacement of the iron crankshaft with a steel variety, introduced around 1985 in the Sierra 2.0iS. Perhaps the Cortina cams are no good for the top end?